Mike Sonko’s Daughter Saumu Mbuvi Refutes Rehab Stay- “I Was Never Battling Drug Addiction”

Saumu Mbuvi, the daughter of former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, has broken her silence to definitively set the record straight regarding rumors of her admission to a rehabilitation center. In an emotional statement posted on Instagram on Thursday, October 30, 2025, Saumu strongl..
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Saumu Mbuvi, daughter of former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, has publicly denied rumors of a drug rehabilitation stay, clarifying that her struggle is with bipolar disorder and not substance abuse.
- Saumu Mbuvi used Instagram on Thursday, October 30, 2025, to refute claims that she was admitted for drug addiction.
- She clarified that she sought professional help for bipolar disorder, not drug addiction.
- Saumu expressed hurt over being shamed by close individuals and encouraged others with mental health challenges to seek help without shame.
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